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H117 FHA

1991 Mercedes-benz 230

Grey Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,947 mi
Last recorded171,947 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 230130,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH117 FHA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 171,947 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Stone Chip (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge of Tread Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Both, Suspension Self Levelling System Hydraulic Pipes Corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 170,485 miles

Both Rear Suspension Self Levelling System Hydraulic Pipes Corroded.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Stone Chip (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 169,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Stone chip (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 167,871 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 167,264 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 166,580 miles

Headlight glass damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 165,966 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 165,185 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 164,212 miles

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP GLASS HAS STONE CHIP

Pass 16 Mar 2017 163,144 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 161,325 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES

Offside THE FRONT NEARSIDE WHEEL ARCH EDGE IS CORRODING

Fail 16 Mar 2016 161,325 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside THE FRONT NEARSIDE WHEEL ARCH EDGE IS CORRODING

Pass 12 Mar 2015 158,907 miles

nearside headlamp glass chipped

Fail 20 Mar 2014 155,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside headlamp lens damaged letting water in to lamp,but not effecting the lamp

Pass 20 Mar 2014 155,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside headlamp lens damaged letting water in to lamp,but not effecting the lamp

Pass 14 Mar 2013 151,927 miles

both rear tyres worn close to 1:6mm and cracking

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on outer edges advise steering and suspension alignment check

nearside front headlamp lens chipped

Pass 13 Mar 2012 146,011 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside headlamp glass lens damaged

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight brake bind on offside front wheel

Fail 13 Mar 2012 146,011 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside headlamp glass lens damaged

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight brake bind on offside front wheel

Fail 24 Feb 2011 139,498 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 139,498 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 134,594 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside headlamp glass chipped

Fail 24 Feb 2010 134,594 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside headlamp glass chipped

Pass 13 Mar 2009 131,382 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 131,382 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 128,249 miles

Metal Brake and Suspension pipe's starting to rust on surface.

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Small rust scab's on front inner wings/chassis (Paint flaking off).

Fail 29 Feb 2008 128,033 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Metal Brake and Suspension pipe's starting to rust on surface.

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Small rust scab's on front inner wings/chassis (Paint flaking off).

Pass 20 Mar 2007 125,216 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 122,125 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?

Based on 68,016 MOT tests across 8,576 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
1,918
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
8,576
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,934
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,565
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,276
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,500
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,463
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H117 FHA is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 230 in Grey with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 130,892 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 230 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H117 FHA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 230 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H117 FHA registered?

H117 FHA is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 5 June 1991.

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